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Item # 2.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	02/23/2021
Department:	Parks & Recreation
Pillars:	Gold Standard in Public Safety
Milestones:	Establish an intentional culture throughout the organization that is based on continuous improvement, excellence, and adherence to our core values Promote and protect the Addison Way

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present and Discuss Public Safety Recognition Options.

BACKGROUND:

On October 13, 2020, Staff made a presentation at the request of Council members Marlin Willesen and Paul Walden. The purpose of the discussion was to discuss ways to honor Addison Police Officer Ronnie Cox who was killed in the line of duty serving a narcotics warrant in the City of Dallas. Currently, there is no formal memorial or official recognition of Officer Cox's sacrifice located within the Town. Staff presented an overview of the Addison Fire Department's recognition for fallen Addison Firefighter Stephen Webb. The discussion included examples of how other cities recognize public safety workers.

Council directed staff to develop a short-term solution that could be implemented in the near future to recognize fallen Officer Ronnie Cox and his sacrifice. Council also directed staff to develop a long-term solution for a larger installation to honor Public Safety generally. Staff will make a presentation to Council providing information related to proposals for each solution.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests direction from Council.

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Presentation - Public Safety Recognition